Explore the Family Name Magaw
The meaning of Magaw
Irish and Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Ádhaimh (see McCaw). This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Magaw in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Magaw has been on a slight rise in the United States. In the year 2000, it ranked as the 46,331st most popular surname, with 433 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, its ranking had increased to 45,347th and the count of individuals with this surname rose to 472. This represents a growth of 2.12% in rank and 9.01% in count within a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #45,347 | 2.12% |
| Count | 433 | 472 | 9.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magaw
Discussing the ethnicity, again based on Decennial U.S. Census data, a vast majority of those with the Magaw surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease over the decade from 97% to 94.92%. The percentage identifying as having two or more races saw a significant increase, from 1.15% in 2000 to 3.39% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of any individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The census also noted an appearance of Hispanic ethnicity among individuals with this surname by 2010, while Black ethnicity was reported in 2000 but not in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 94.92% | -2.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 3.39% | 194.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |